James DePreist (1936-2013) was an African-American conductor of international renown. This collection primarily documents
James DePreist's conducting career, with a focus on the 1980s and 1990s with the Oregon Symphony, including organizational
records, concert programs, press coverage, scores, and recordings.

title

James DePreist papers

creator

DePreist, James, 1936-2013

id

PUSp.Ms. Coll. 640

repository

University of Pennsylvania Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts

extent

130 boxes (+ 2 map drawer folders)

inclusive date

1869-2014

bulk date

1958-2013

abstract/scope/contents

James DePreist (1936-2013) was an African-American conductor of international renown. This collection primarily documents
James DePreist's conducting career, with a focus on the 1980s and 1990s with the Oregon Symphony, including organizational
records, concert programs, press coverage, scores, and recordings.